Sew a memory heart

• How to do free machine embroidery
• Machine-embroider a handmade card
• Create it with cross-stitch
• Make a lightweight summer quilt
• How to appliqué hand towels
• Sew a memory heart
• Sew a patchwork pin cushion
• Sew a patchwork-trimmed pillow case
• Sew appliquéd egg cosies
• Make a cross-stitch toadstool pincushion
• Create a cross-stitch coat-hanger cover
• Create a cross-stitch heart cushion cover
• Create a tailor-made towel - with cross-stitch
• Create a cross-stitch lavender bag
• Make cross-stitch baby booties
• Sew a 'home' appliqué cushion
• Make a patchwork throw
• Sew a patchwork scarf
• Sew a patchwork quilt bedspread
• Sew an appliqué boat cushion
• Sharpen up your dressmaking skills
• Create an embroidered picture
• Add appliqué to a cushion
• How to make a patchwork cushion
• Simple sewing repairs: make do and mend

Cut eight rectangles of fabric 12cm wide in random lengths between 4cm and 7cm. Stitch together to form two strips. Press seam allowances open. Stitch the two strips together and press seam allowances open. Enlarge template to around 19cm high. Lay template on patchwork diagonally and cut out. Fold a piece of string to form a hanging loop and tack to right side of heart. Cut second heart from one fabric. Stitch two hearts together around outer edge, leaving a gap for turning through. Trim seam allowances to 5mm. Turn right side out and press, then fill with polyester toy stuffing. Sew up gap in stitching.

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